ERIC Number: ED645353
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Nov-3
Pages: 202
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ISBN: 978-1-03-252409-2
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How to Become a Successful College Student: The Tools, Habits, and Skills Needed to Foster College Readiness
Scotty Dunlap; Brian Dudak
Prufrock Press
This book is your one-stop shop for the academic tools and habits needed to make your transition from high school to college a resounding success! The shift from high school to college can be a challenge, with many students finding the skills that had previously worked so well no longer seem to be enough. "How to Become a Successful College Student" outlines the strategies you need to "level up" your current processes in order to foster learning and retention of information in a new and rigorous environment, while also addressing topics that affect your experience outside of the classroom, such as financial literacy and career preparation. Learn how to pick a major, the benefits of getting out of your comfort zone, how and when to ask for help, and much more. Each chapter ends with a reflective activity designed to assist in creating an overall strategy personalized to fit YOUR specific higher education and career needs. This guide is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to maximize their higher education experience.
Descriptors: College Students, Success, College Readiness, Financial Literacy, Career Development, Majors (Students), Help Seeking, Learning Strategies, Teacher Student Relationship, Notetaking, Study Habits, Cheating, Cooperative Learning, Student Organizations, Online Courses, Dual Enrollment, Social Life, Libraries
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Publication Type: Books; Guides - Classroom - Learner
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: Students
Language: English
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